How did the name of the butterfly come about? (Q&A from American elementary school extracurricular science books)

Author: Melvin Berger
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book features vivid illustrations that bring to life the characteristics and life habits of various types of butterflies and moths. In How Did Butterflies Get Their Names?, you'll find answers to over 80 questions about butterflies and moths. Why do butterflies or moths sometimes vibrate their wings when resting? Do butterflies and moths chew food? Are there moths that can survive without eating? Why do many butterflies have large circles on their wings? Why do some butterflies and moths have long tails? After reading this book, you'll become an expert on butterflies. You'll learn how butterflies transform from caterpillars to butterflies, how they survive the winter, how they find food, and get to know a wide variety of butterflies.